A mentally unstable American general orders a hydrogen bomb attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a path to global nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically tries to stop.
Rattlesnake Bluff Road, Okaloosa County, Florida, 32593, United States of America
Scene: (Outside view of bomber passing over beaches)
Westminster Muslim Cultural Centre, 30, Winchester Street, Tachbrook Estate, Pimlico, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, SW1V 4RW, United Kingdom
Kubrick’s pitch-black Cold War satire unfolds almost entirely on three unforgettable sets – above all the cavernous War Room – all built at England’s Shepperton Studios, with only aerial footage of the Arctic shot elsewhere.
Where was Dr. Strangelove filmed?
Dr. Strangelove was filmed at Shepperton Studios in England, with aerial footage of the Arctic.
Every Dr. Strangelove location, explained
1
The War Room – Shepperton
The iconic War Room, with its huge circular table and ring of light, was a set designed by Ken Adam at Shepperton Studios.
2
The B-52 bomber
The bomber interior was a detailed set built at Shepperton.
3
Burpelson Air Force Base
The base scenes were also studio sets at Shepperton.
4
The Arctic – aerial plates
Only the bomber’s flight footage used real Arctic aerial photography.
Planning a visit
The film’s world was almost entirely studio-built, so there are no locations to visit – but the War Room remains one of the most influential film sets ever designed.
Dr. Strangelove Fun Facts
1
The War Room is a legendary set Ken Adam’s War Room design is one of the most celebrated sets in film history.
2
Sellers played three roles Peter Sellers played the president, the RAF officer and Dr. Strangelove himself.
3
A pie fight was cut Kubrick filmed and then deleted a chaotic custard-pie fight in the War Room.
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Built at Shepperton The whole film was shot on sets at Shepperton Studios in England.
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A satirical landmark The film is regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Dr. Strangelove filmed?
At Shepperton Studios in England, with aerial footage of the Arctic.
Was the War Room a real place?
No – it was a famous set designed by Ken Adam at Shepperton.
